Don't Want to Look Self-Serving

[pkd09]

Would appreciate input from anyone who has done a medical bills fundraiser on a large scale. The situatin is: a 11 YOA girl has brain cancer. I work with her father. Medical bills are mounting quickly. A fundraiser is already planned which is a typical drink fest (21 and over). I would love to suggest a PC Fundraiser but how do I approach it without looking self'serving? This could be a quite large ordeal. Thinking of sending out info to her community, school, PTA, neighbors, other co-workers, etc. Thanking you in advance,

 

[GourmetGirl]

What about donating part of your comission... like you will get 15% of the sales, plus 15% of my comission. It sounds like a lot, but it really isn't, and it is for a good cause.

 

[chefmeg]

you could always donate a portion of your paycheck from the fundraiser. Also, donate an extra amount per booking. A few years ago, I did a HWC fundraiser at two churches in memory of my MIL and in honor of my best friend...I donated my whole paycheck from that show and it really encouraged people to order knowing I wasn't really getting anything out of it.....except points toward DISNEY!

 

[raebates]

You could always offer to donate your commission (or part of it). I did a "shower" for our pastor and his wife after their home burned to the ground. Someone from the congregation approached me about it. I offered 10% off and free shipping for everyone, whether they were ordering for themselves or for the pastor and his wife. It helped people to know that I wasn't in it to boost my commission.

 

[GourmetGirl]

Meg I really like that idea... I really want to try and do some fundraisers this fall to help me earn level 2 (am really behind) and I think if I said they will get 25% of the sales it would help a lot! Then I can recoup my costs and have a little comission for my time and effot.

 

[raebates]

Ah, once again, great minds think alike.

 

[GourmetGirl]

Rae, I don't know what I would do without you in my life... now you just need to move your cute little tush up to MN so we can do coffee once a week

 

[raebates]

Not gonna happen. You could always move to IN.

 

[GourmetGirl]

mmm... not gonna happen either... how about coffee in Cincinnati?

 

[raebates]

Works for me!

 

[missydivine]

I know people that offer an additional $7 for bookings once they hold. That way they $10 for each booking. That can really add up. I think they would need to have an account set up like ***medical fund at the bank. I have not done this, so correct me if I'm wrong. I think it needs to be however HO will make the check out.

 

[cmdtrgd]

Careful with donating all of your commission!!! Remember that we only make 15% on Fundraisers (17% at $15,000 career sales) and you need to be able to cover your costs - catalogs, copies, order forms, etc. I typically offer an extra 2% at $600, another 2% at $1000, another 2% at $2000, etc... you pick the percentages.

 

[GourmetGirl]

I was thinking that by offering 10% of my 17% commission, it would up their percentage to 25% making it much more comparible to other companies and still give me 7% which isn't much, but does pay for supplies. Also, I really want the trip and TPC this next year, so I think if I could get a few really good fundraisers, it would really help me out, so it would be worth it.

 

[finley1991]

Also, a FR cannot be done for an individual... there needs to be a special medical bank account or foundation set up for the patient. Be sure to watch the guidelines as HO can be sticklers on the details!

 

[cmdtrgd]

It is really easy to have a bank set up an account for the Suzy Q foundation...just ask!

 

[suzipooh]

I'm so glad I read this thread! I've been thinking about doing a FR for my son. He has been selected to go on a European tour w/ Colorado Ambassadors of Music next summer and while this is quite an honor... it aint free! A few of the girls in my cluster suggested a FR, but I've never done one before...I don't even know where to start! So this thrad was very helpful, thank you.
If anyone has any other suggestions I would greatly appreciate them!

 

[RachelNguyen]

Here's how I do it:I do it as a catalog or cooking show. I donate my entire commission, usually 27%, after expenses. Then, I either keep the host benefits or donate them, too, for a big raffle or something. A friend and I are planning to do that for our church this fall. We'll do a big sale, cash in the host benefits and make up giant raffle baskets and sell tickets. The church benefits both ways.

Last year I did one for my son's school program. I ended up with a boatload of host benefits, which in this case I kept and used for host gifts. Then I donated my whole check to them. There were no expenses because I did the whole show online with direct shipping for each customer. EASY!

 

[HockeyLover]

Catalog Fundraiser Party?I am involved in my local hockey team's Booster Club, a non profit. They hold fundraisers a few times a year, and none are over-the-top successful. I was thinking about offering a PC Fundraiser, but have a few questions:

-I am an active member of this NPO, does that cross any lines?
-We hold meetings once a month, so I figure hand out catalogs and OOFs for the following month, so I can collect the orders at the next meeting?
-I would hand out the catalogs in Octobler, when typically would we find out the November specials?
-Has anyone had luck doing a catalog/web fundraiser only? I will bring food to the meeting (any excuse to make those brownies! ), but there is no way or time to do a demo...


Any suggestions? I am mainly concerned that I will get into some sort of trouble being a member and being the consultant on the order.